- only 19 of the 50 proposed examples of the Nissan GT-R50 were ever made
- price €990,000, which is approximately $1.1 million USD
YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan has confirmed the termination of the official order book for Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign customer model. Nissan collaborated with Turin, Italy-based Italdesign created the model, based on Nissan GT-R NISMO, in commemoration of the 50th anniversaries of the GT-R in 2019 and Italdesign in 2018. The GT-R50 prototype, which debut in 2018 had made appearances at several exhibitions such as Goodwood in the UK, Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in the U.S., Nissan Crossing in Tokyo’s Ginza district, and Autodromo in UAE.
Demand for the customer model of the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign had been strong since the confirmation of the design and customers across the globe were in the process of selecting personal specifications for their vehicles. As for the deliveries, delivery to customers has already started.
In accordance with the termination of the official order books, the GT-R50 microsite was also closed.
The Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign is a highly exclusive and limited-edition vehicle, and its price reflects this exclusivity. When it was first announced, the starting price for the GT-R50 by Italdesign was around €990,000, which is approximately $1.1 million USD, before options and customization.
The Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign has an estimated top speed of around 315 km/h (196 mph). This impressive performance is achieved thanks to its highly tuned 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, which produces around 720 horsepower and 780 Nm of torque. The combination of advanced aerodynamics, powerful engine, and precision engineering makes the GT-R50 a formidable supercar on both the road and the track.
The Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign is a special, limited-edition sports car created to celebrate the 50th anniversaries of both the Nissan GT-R and the Italian design and engineering firm Italdesign. Here’s key features:
- Exterior: The GT-R50 features a distinctive, aerodynamic body with sharp lines and a futuristic design, blending the classic GT-R look with Italdesign’s unique styling. It has a lower roofline, an adjustable rear wing, and gold accents that contrast with the car’s primary color.
- Interior: The interior is luxurious and driver-focused, with high-quality materials such as Alcantara, leather, and carbon fiber. The design integrates modern technology with a nod to the GT-R’s racing heritage.
- Engine: The car is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, which is an enhanced version of the one found in the standard GT-R Nismo. It produces around 720 horsepower and 780 Nm of torque.
- Transmission: The engine is paired with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, providing quick and precise gear changes.
- Suspension and Brakes: The suspension has been tuned for improved handling and performance, while the braking system features high-performance components for superior stopping power.
YOKOHAMA, Japan – The first customer model of the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign will go on display at the Geneva Motor Show* in March, before deliveries of the limited-edition car begin in late 2020. Before then, fans can see the prototype model in locations throughout Japan, including at the 2019 NISMO Festival this Sunday.
Customer demand for the production version of the car has been strong, with a significant number of deposits already taken, and customers across the globe are in the process of selecting personal specifications for their vehicles. That will make the already limited car — of which only 50 will be produced — even more attractive to collectors. A limited number of reservations for the remaining models are still available.
In Japan, customers can now purchase a GT-R50 by Italdesign through SCI Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of VT Holdings, which has been appointed official importer and distributor for these exclusive cars in the country.
“Our customers have relished the personalized experience provided by Italdesign, who have a long tradition in the exclusive field of ultra-rare, bespoke high-performance vehicles,” said Bob Laishley, global sports car program director at Nissan. “Their experience with the GT-R50 has been incredible and I can say first-hand that each car will certainly be a standalone masterpiece.”
Subject to certification and homologation in all relevant markets, customers can expect to get behind the wheel of their personalized Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign sometime between late 2020 and the end of 2021. Powering each GT-R50 by Italdesign is a NISMO-tuned 720 PS hand-built 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6.
Nissan collaborated with Turin, Italy-based Italdesign to create the model, based on the latest Nissan GT-R NISMO, in commemoration of the 50th anniversaries of the GT-R in 2019 and Italdesign in 2018.
The prototype vehicle, which debuted in June 2018, will be on display at this year’s NISMO Festival, held at Fuji Speedway on Dec. 8. The model will subsequently be shown at Nissan Crossing in Tokyo’s Ginza district in December, and at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January.
NISSAN GT-R50 BY ITALDESIGN PRODUCTION DESIGN CONFIRMED
Official orders begin; images released of revised model
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Dec. 7, 2018) – Nissan has confirmed the production design of the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign – the ultimate expression of the GT-R – and has opened the official order books for the 50-vehicle limited run.
The car’s exterior is virtually unchanged from the prototype first shown in July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. Pricing of the NISMO-tuned 720PS GT-R by Italdesign will start at 990,000 euros before taxes and options.
Nissan collaborated with Turin, Italy-based Italdesign to create the model, based on the latest Nissan GT-R NISMO, in commemoration of the 50th anniversaries of the GT-R in 2019 and Italdesign in 2018.
While the prototype vehicle was finished in a special gray with gold accents, customers will be able to specify their preferred color combinations for the production version. They also will be able to choose interior colors and packages.1
In addition to Goodwood, the GT-R50 prototype has made appearances at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in the U.S. and Nissan Crossing in Tokyo’s Ginza district. It will be on display at the Nissan Gallery in Yokohama from Dec. 7.
“The reaction from Nissan fans around the world – and potential customers of the GT-R50 – has greatly exceeded our expectations,” said Bob Laishley, global sports car program director at Nissan. “These 50 cars, which celebrate 50 years of the GT-R as well as 50 years of Italdesign, will be rolling tributes to Nissan’s engineering leadership and rich sports car heritage for a long time to come.”
- Subject to homologation rules in the intended country of operation.
About Italdesign
Italdesign is a state-of-the-art customer-centric, method- and fact-based company operating in four major areas: Design, Engineering, Production and New Mobility Solutions. The mission of the company is being among the key players in the mobility world. Established in 1968 by two iconic car men, Giorgetto Giugiaro and Aldo Mantovani, Italdesign has grown over the years and today operates as a turnkey-project service provider of more than 1,000 experts offering turn-key development solutions for future vehicles and complete mobility concepts, incl. the development of the business models and Ultra Limited Series Production.
About SCI Co., Ltd.
Specialist Cars Import is the import division of VT holdings, which has over one hundred Nissan dealerships across Japan, specializing in importation, homologation and distribution of exclusive sports cars in to the market